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Wise Choice

An Official Wise Music Group Podcast


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  • 19. Ep 19 - Frankie Knuckles, Jamie Principle, The Source and Beyond

    51:22||Ep. 19
    This episode takes a look into the early days of house and dance music kicking off the journey in the emerging Chicago house scene in the 80's.Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.New episodes every other Wednesday.If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.Tracklist:Your Love - Jamie Principle / Frankie KnucklesBaby Wants To Ride - Jamie Principle / Frankie KnucklesYou Got The Love - The Source ft. Candi StatonAdagio for Strings - Samuel BarberAdagio For Strings (Ferry Corsten Radio Edit) - William OrbitPapua New Guinea - The Future Sound of LondonFreed from Desire - Gala

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  • 18. Ep 18 - Kill Bill, Dirty Dancing, Flashdance and Beyond

    01:00:26||Ep. 18
    This episode takes a look at classic songs from classic including Kill Bill, Dirty Dancing, Flashdance and more..Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.New episodes every other Wednesday.If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.Tracklist:My Sharona - The KnackGloria - Laura BraniganStay - Maurice Williams & The ZodiacsStay (Carribean Mix) - Maurice Williams Feat. Luke BalbosaStay - The Hollies(Where Do I Begin) Love Story - Andy Williams(Where Do I Begin) Love Story - The Ray Conniff Singers(Where Do I Begin) Love Story - Shirley Bassey (Away Team Remix)Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood/Esmerelda Suite - Santa Esmerelda
  • 17. Ep 17 - Yamasuki Singers, WaqWaq Kingdom and Beyond

    41:00||Ep. 17
    In this episode we're looking for music from all corners of the world, from France to Japan, the Sahara desert to Venice and beyond. Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.New episodes every other Wednesday.If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.Tracklist:Kono Samourai - Yamasuki SingersThe Healer - Erykah BaduMum Tells Me - WaqWaq KingdomAlghalem - TerakaftArghane Manine - TerakaftClouds - Gigi MasinBroken Clouds - Gaussian Curve
  • 16. Ep 16 - Bob Marley and The Wailers, Toots and the Maytals and Beyond

    48:59||Ep. 16
    This episode takes a look at some of the groups emerging in the 60's that helped guide the sound from Ska and rocksteady into the more laid back Reggae including the legends; Bob Marley & the Wailers and Toots and the Maytals.Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.New episodes every other Wednesday.If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.Tracklist:Get Up, Stand Up - Bob Marley & The WailersGet Up, Stand Up (Thievery Corporation Remix) - Bob Marley & the WailersBuffalo Soldier - Bob Marley & The WailersBuffalo Soldier (Stephen Marley Remix) - Bob Marley & The WailersGot To Be Tough - Toots and The MaytalsGot To Be Tough (Until The Ribbon Breaks Re-Imagination)Why Must I? - The HeptonesThrough the Fire I Come - The Heptones
  • 15. Ep 15 - Otis Redding, The Holies and Beyond

    42:44||Ep. 15
    This episode takes a look at Otis Redding and two of his signature tracks which then leads to some interesting versions and connections.Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.New episodes every other Wednesday.If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.Tracklist:That’s How Strong My Love Is - Otis ReddingThat’s How Strong My Love Is - O. V. WrightThat’s How Strong My Love Is - The Rolling StonesThat’s How Strong My Love Is - Candi StatonThat’s How Strong My Love Is - The HolliesHe Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother - The HolliesHope - Allan ClarkeI Can’t Make It - James CarrTry A Little Tenderness - Bing CrosbyTry A Little Tenderness - Frank SinatraTry A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
  • 14. Ep 14 - Ólafur Arnalds, Anoushka Shankar and Beyond

    57:30||Ep. 14
    This episode takes a look at some of the gorgeous collaborations with contemporary artists in the Wise Music catalogue, including: Ólafur Arnalds, Anoushka Shankar and Ngaiire to name a few.Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.New episodes every other Wednesday.If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.Tracklist:Loom - Ólafur Arnalds feat. BonoboLose My Way - Ane Brun & Dustin O’HalloranHorizons (From ‘Puzzle’) - Dustin O’Halloran, Ane BrunIn This Mouth - Anoushka Shankar (feat. Alev Lenz)Bright Eyes - Anoushka Shankar (feat. Alev Lenz)Jupiter - Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly & James McAlisterOrdinary - Ngaiire (ft Brian Campeau and Elana Stone)
  • 13. Ep 13 - The Sonics, Sharon Van Etten and Beyond

    48:32||Ep. 13
    This episode looks at cover songs including some that you might not have realised were not the original featuring: The Sonics, Carpenters, Sonic Youth, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Sharon Van Etten.Wise Choice is an official Wise Music Group podcast celebrating 50 years of Wise Music and taking the opportunity to delve into the vast catalogue of incredible songs and artists that are part of the Wise family. The show is hosted by Wise Music songwriting and composing team Adam and Paula Pickering aka The Daydream Club. They asked the Wise Music teams from all over the world to choose their absolute favourite songs from the Wise Music catalogue (their Wise Choice). From this list Adam & Paula look into the history surrounding the songs and where the story leads them with connections to other notable versions, covers and samples.New episodes every other Wednesday.If you liked this you might also enjoy Composing Myself - an official Wise Music podcast featuring interviews with composers and songwriters, taking an in-depth look at their process.Tracklist:Have Love Will Travel - Richard Berry & The PharaohsHave Love Will Travel - The SonicsGroupie (Superstar) - Delaney & BonnieSuperstar - CarpentersSuperstar - Sonic YouthUnchain My Heart - Ray CharlesUnchain My Heart - Joe CockerUnchain My Heart - The Daydream ClubThe End of the World - Skeeter DavisThe End of the World - Sharon Van Etten